This is all about providing you, the house owner, with the confidence that your home is safe and that your pets and garden are being well cared for.

Getting a house sitter is just very smart. It's a simple win-win agreement where the house owner provides free accommodation and the sitter looks after the house and/or pets and garden for free (normally).

House Sitters America has been facilitating "sits" for many years and we have a wonderful reputation with both sitters and owners for a simple and effective service that provides real peace of mind while you're away.

1. Pets are really cared for - at home More

   It is already traumatic for a companion animal to lose their owners, but to then be taken from their own home and placed in a strange place with a lot of other animals, is even worse. There are additional issues with kennels and cat boarding, which include diseases like kennel cough, fleas and problematic (violent) animals.

   Having a house/pet-sitter means that your beloved pet is cared for in their own home, surrounded by familiar smells and toys, with the same routines in place and the same food bowl to eat from. A sitter will also be able to respond to emergencies and even take your pet to the local Vet if necessary.

2. The pet care is FREE (usually) More

   Boarding a cat or a dog is expensive, especially if you want quality care. A professional pet-sitter, or dog-walker, is also expensive, and they tend to have limited time each day with your animals.

   A house/pet-sitter from this site is usually free. The standard deal is that they will look after your pets and house in return for rent-free accommodation.

3. Your plants don't die More

   Gardens need regular attention. A house-sitter will look after your garden exactly as you require, and make sure you return to the vibrant and healthy oasis that you left behind.

4. The garden care is FREE (usually) More

   Gardeners are expensive. House sitters are usually free. Many house-sitters actually own their own properties, and have a long history of creating and tending beautiful gardens. They get it.

5. Home Security - the lights are on More

   An empty house is a beacon for burglars and vandals. Good neighbours can clear the mail boxes, but a house sitter actually lives there - it's not an empty house any more. This is the ultimate security system for your home while you're away.

   Another aspect of this is that many home insurance policies don't cover you if you are away for too long a period, or if you don't notify the insurer of your absence. So you get a double whammy - your home is more vulnerable to criminals and your insurance company won't cover you for any loss.

6. The security is FREE (usually) More

   Having a house sitter looking after your home provides enormous relief and confidence that your home and pets are OK. It is easy to contact them for updates, and for them to contact you if there is an emergency. They also guard against damage to your house caused by irregular things like a burst water pipe, hail damage, vandalism, power outages etc. And it's usually free.

7. Our sitters are American citizens More

   We only register American sitters. This provides a lot of extra security for the home owner, and it makes all of the negotiations much easier. Most sitters will have excellent references and many have police checks available.

   Our house sitters are mostly genuinely lovely people who have decided to save money by not paying rent, and who want to expand their horizons a bit, travelling around this big beautiful country of ours. Many of them own properties themselves, and really understand what it's like to keep a home, pets and a garden.

8. Registering your house is easy More

   We have provided this service for many years. Over that time we have facilitated thousands of succcessful sits and our processes and resource sets reflect this. We make sure that you are in control during the whole process and provide resources like a standard house-sitting agreement that can help you create a solid set of expectations and a legal contract.

9. Registering your house is FREE More

   Our house sitters are mostly genuinely lovely people who have decided to save money by not paying rent, and who want to expand their horizons a bit, travelling around this big beautiful country of ours. Many of them own properties themselves, and really understand what it's like to keep a home, pets and a garden.

10. Peace of mind More

    Ultimately, this is all about giving you the confidence to relax while you're away, knowing that your home is safe and your pets and/or garden are well looked after.

Get the house sitter

Here's my Top 3 reasons for getting a house sitter. Me, me & me.

Ideally, of course, you wouldn't leave me at all. But I know how life is, sometimes tough decisions are required. So, having decided to take off for however long you're planning, make two easy decisions.

Don't send me to a kennel. Get a house sitter. It's free (usually).

1. Confidence: We're good at this More

   We have years of experience, connecting American house owners with wonderful, caring American house sitters. We have been a market leader since 2008, helping to facilitate hundreds of house sits right across the nation.

   In this time we have refined our processes, making the whole experience easier, safer and quicker. Many of these refinements only become apparent as you go through the process, but it all adds to our reputation for fast and effective connections.

2. Registering your home is FREE More

   Yes, it's free. You pay nothing to set up an account and nothing to advertise your house. You pay nothing to view candidates and nothing to communicate with them. You pay nothing to us for anything  and there's not even any advertising! It's free to register your house. Click here to register your home now.

3. Registering as a sitter is only $30 pa More

   It's only $30 for a full year of membership. No additional costs, no hidden fees  just $30 for a year of house-sitting opportunities anywhere across this big, wonderful country. Click here to register as a house sitter.

4. We only list American sitters & houses More

   All of our house sitters are Americans, living in the USA. This simple fact provides enormous added confidence. Our sitters can't just disappear into another legal jurisdiction if something happens. This means a couple of things  for the sitters it demands greater responsibility, and for the house owners, it means that they are far more secure.

   Listing only US residents also means that there are greatly reduced communication problems and cultural differences. US citizens know what it means to care for an American's home, pet and/or garden. It also means less issues with visas, immigration law, currency conversion etc.

   House Sitters America is exactly that  American house sitters for American homes. Click here to register your home.

5. You are always in control More

   Of course you are. A house-sitting transaction is one of the most natural and sensible of human interactions. We work hard to make sure that it remains easy, safe and fast. Both homeowners and sitters have complete control during every stage of the process.

6. Police checks & references More

   Most of our sitters provide Police checks and references to make your decision much easier. It makes an enormous difference to know that you're dealing with a known entity; an American resident with neighbours, networks and a clean history.

7. House sitting agreement More

   We recommend using our House Sitters agreement. This is a legal contract that does a few things  it protects both parties and also clearly articulates the expectations of both the home-owner and the sitter. Preparing and signing this agreement is a valuable process for the issues it raises and the mutual understanding it creates.

8. Secure listings More

   We protect your data like we protect our own. It is of critical importance to us that our Privacy Rules and Data Security are top class. Your information is stored and administered securely and all of our protocols are designed to help minimise any risk.

9. Powerful search functionality More

   This site is designed to be simple and fast. We really just want to get out of the way as much as possible and allow you to achieve your goals quickly and securely.

10. Peace of mind More

    Our entire team is totally committed to making your experience as easy, safe and enjoyable as possible. We are always looking for ways to improve this service and always available to help when required.

    Our primary goal is your peace of mind. If you're happy and confident while you're away from home, then we are happy. This is the reason we are still market leaders, it is the reason we have so many happy members and it is the reason we will continue to improve our service.